Chalkboard Greetings

Everyone Needs A Friend

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Hello there, Friends!

I’m popping in today to share my second project the other night, using up some random paper. See the yellow striped pattern paper? I built the whole card around using that piece! lol

I realized that the paper would work perfectly with the new MFT Stamps Blueprints 14 Die I just happened to also have out on my table. It’s the first time I’ve used these blueprints dies and they are SO fun!! Just pull up a layout and get crafting! You can see examples of the layouts you can use this die set to create here. (Sorry, I couldn’t get the file converted to a png.)

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I paired up some fun colors to make a bright, cheerful card to celebrate friendship. And on the inside:

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Cute, right? This stamp set just came in the mail that day and so was ALSO sitting on my work table. See what happens when things stay out? They get used!! Maybe I should pull ALL of my pretties out!! J/K, that would make me nuts!! Oh! Sorry, the stamp set is called Modern Mehndi by Lil’ Inker Designs and you will definitely be seeing more from that stamp set…I super love it!!

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I don’t usually make odd shaped cards but JUST realized this die set is for a square card! That made me laugh at myself when I realized that…I guess I’ll be making more square cards in the future! I hope you are inspired by these blueprint dies, I was, and can’t wait to collect some more! Thanks for letting me share the results of my “clearing out and finishing up projects” mode!

And as you read this post, I am enjoying a day at the Scrapbook Expo in Anaheim, California!! I can’t wait to see what crafty goodies I can find!

Wishing you joy and blessings!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Limeade Ice and Sweet Tooth by My Favorite Things Stamps and Daffodil Delight Co’ordinations by Stampin’ Up!

Pattern Paper: Hello Baby by Simple Stories

Ink:  Limeade Ice by My Favorite Things Stamps and Daffodil Delight by Stampin’ Up!

Stamps:  Chalkboard Greetings by My Favorite Things Stamps and Modern Mehndi by Lil ‘Inker Designs

Dies: Blueprints 14 by My Favorite Things Stamps

Tools:  MISTI by My Sweet Petunia

Embellishments: None

 

Chalkboard Greetings – Freshly Made Sketches #175

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I was inspired this weekend to join in over at freshly Made Sketches by their super fun, very flexible, sketch by Jen B.:

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It looks easy, right? Lots of options, right? lol. Not for me apparently. This card morphed from my original idea into something COMPLETELY different!! That’s okay, some days are like that!

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Everyone needs a bit of encouragement once in awhile, right? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the ‘what if’ that we become paralyzed to what could be, and we just need a little nudge to get bring the goal back in focus…

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I was off the radar last week, still getting my feet back under me from being sick, but I’m hoping to have lots to post this week!

I hope you have a great start to your week, here it is supposed to be wet and cold, but we need it so I’m happy about it!!

Wishing you joy and blessings!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Stamper’s Select White by Papertrey; Steel Grey by My Favorite Things

Pattern Paper: The Story of Us by Simple Stories

Ink:  Slate and Goldenlocks by Simon Says Stamp; River Rock (retired) by Stampin’ Up!

Stamps: Chalkboard Greetings by MFT; Script Sentiments (inside sentiment) and Rustic Wreath (trio of dots) by PTI; Life is a Journey by SSS (small flower)

Dies: Pierced Rectangle Stax by MFT and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!

Tools:  MISTI by My Sweet Petunia

Embellishments: Vanilla Button by Stampin’ Up! and misc fibers from Making Memories